The curfew imposed by the Oyo State government due to the coronavirus pandemic has been reviewed.
The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa said the curfew would now run from 10:pm to 4:am.
According to him, churches and mosques are directed to operate at 25 per cent capacity, while public garthering in the state is not to exceed 25 persons.
The state government also announced the resumption of classes for Primary Six, JSS3, and SS3 students from Monday, June 29.
Work also resumes for workers of all categories at the state secretariat from June 22. According to him, this is to enable students to prepare well for their examination.
A statement by the state government read:
“The schools are to observe the COVID-19 protocols as released by the Task Force, ensure that stations for washing of hands are provided in all schools, while all students are to compulsorily wear face masks.
“Schools are to provide hand wash points with the support of their Parents/Teachers Associations (PTA).
“The resumption of critical classes at the end of June 2020, would be two clear weeks ahead of the state’s drop-dead date of July 15. By that date, it would be decided whether other categories of students will return to the classes.
“Mosques and Churches are to reopen and operate at not more than 25 per cent capacity. The situation will be reviewed within the first two weeks. All worshippers are to compulsorily wear face masks.
“Night clubs are to remain shut even though the existing curfew, which used to run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. is being aligned with that of the Federal Government, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“The Task Force will not mind shutting down everywhere if evidence emerges that the COVID-19 safety protocols are being violated, or should there be an explosion in the number of cases; however, the state government will intensify enlightenment campaigns to ensure the safety of our people.”
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